Derry boss Kenny Shiels told RTE that he believes a move to the Brandywell will offer the former England U-17 international a chance to revive his career.

"He is the youngest ever million pound player at aged 14, Manchester united bought him then he went to Royal Antwerp, Barnsley and Southport," he said. He’s now 24 and it is a good opportunity for him and for me to resurrect his career."

"This is a good opportunity for him to resurrect his career."#MUFC fought off the competition to buy him for £1m at 14, now John Cofie is off to the League of Ireland.

Roberto Firmino will not face any disciplinary action after the Football Association announced it had not found sufficient evidence that he racially abused Everton's Mason Holgate during last month's FA Cup third round tie.